Songs in the Shade of the Oak Tree

A sweeping collection of 14 songs from Ireland that invites children to discover a rich tradition of hopeful and heartfelt music, filled with pride and passion.

This celebration of sound and storytelling abounds with a blend of lively and heart-wrenching tones. Popular favourites passed on from generation to generation are performed by men, women and children accompanied by talented musicians playing a wide array of instruments, including the fiddle, bodhran, flute and Celtic harp.

Lyrics appear in English and Irish, followed by notes describing the cultural background of each song, along with a QR code to access the recordings.